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Calibration Technologists and Technicians
Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.
Other titles employers use
Calibration Technician · Calibration Technologist · Hydrometer Calibrator
Who it suits
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This career often appeals to people drawn to practical, organizing and analytical work.
- Practical
- Building, repairing, using tools, or working outdoors
- Organizing
- Creating order, checking details, and keeping work accurate
- Analytical
- Investigating questions, testing ideas, and solving problems
Tools of the work
Technology you may use.
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Operating system software
- Analytical or scientific software
- Spreadsheet software
- Office suite software
- Electronic mail software
- Presentation software
- Project management software
Opportunity near you
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- People doing this work
- 2,620
- Job openings each year
- 250
- Expected hiring change, 2022–2032
- 13.4%
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| State | People doing it | Job openings each year | Expected change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2,620 | 250 | 13.4% |
| California | 1,200 | 120 | 9.1% |
| Illinois | 690 | 60 | 6.2% |
| Florida | 670 | 70 | 11.7% |
| Tennessee | 570 | 60 | 26.7% |
| North Carolina | 560 | 50 | 12.0% |
| Ohio | 540 | 50 | 5.9% |
| Pennsylvania | 470 | 40 | 2.2% |
| Maryland | 450 | 40 | 15.4% |
| Indiana | 440 | 40 | 7.3% |
| Arizona | 420 | 40 | 10.5% |
| Michigan | 340 | 30 | 3.0% |
| Utah | 340 | 30 | 30.8% |
| Puerto Rico | 320 | 30 | 10.3% |
| Colorado | 270 | 30 | 17.4% |
| Minnesota | 260 | 30 | 4.0% |
| Georgia | 230 | 20 | 9.5% |
| New Mexico | 180 | 20 | 12.5% |
| South Carolina | 170 | 20 | 21.4% |
| Virginia | 140 | 10 | 7.7% |
| New Hampshire | 130 | 10 | 18.2% |
| Massachusetts | 120 | 10 | −14.3% |
| New Jersey | 120 | 10 | — |
| Oregon | 100 | 10 | 11.1% |
| Iowa | 80 | 10 | 14.3% |
| Oklahoma | 80 | 10 | — |
| Wisconsin | 70 | 10 | 40.0% |
| Arkansas | 60 | 10 | 20.0% |
| Louisiana | 50 | 10 | — |
| Rhode Island | 40 | 0 | — |
| Alabama | 30 | 0 | — |
| Alaska | 30 | 0 | — |
| Mississippi | 30 | 0 | — |
| Maine | 20 | 0 | — |
| Nebraska | 10 | 0 | — |
Career to college
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Where to study
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Texas A & M University-College Station
- Degrees each year
- 240
- Admit rate
- 63%
- Annual cost after aid
- $17,000
Rochester Institute of Technology
- Degrees each year
- 40
- Admit rate
- 71%
- Annual cost after aid
- $29,000
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
- Degrees each year
- 32
- Admit rate
- 97%
- Annual cost after aid
- $19,000
Purdue University-Main Campus
- Degrees each year
- 59
- Admit rate
- 50%
- Annual cost after aid
- $9,000
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
- Degrees each year
- 26
- Admit rate
- 97%
- Annual cost after aid
- $24,000
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
- Degrees each year
- 26
- Admit rate
- 77%
- Annual cost after aid
- $14,000
CUNY New York City College of Technology
- Degrees each year
- 51
- Admit rate
- 81%
- Annual cost after aid
- $8,000
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
- Degrees each year
- 20
- Admit rate
- 88%
- Annual cost after aid
- $19,000
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